SEND Teaching Assistant
CV-LibraryMorpethpermanentPosted: 10 March 2026
Apply NowTeaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support several of our specialist education partners in Morpeth area.
About the Role
You will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, Autism (ASD), and Processing or Learning Difficulties (LD). Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you’ll help pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop essential skills in a positive, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver personalised one‑to‑one and small‑group support
Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs
Follow EHCPs and support plans to promote steady progress
Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and behaviour
Use visual supports, sensory tools, and alternative communication systems
Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing insights with staff
Contribute to a calm, nurturing classroom environment
Support pupils during transitions, break times, and off‑site activities
Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence
About You
Passionate about supporting children with SEND
Calm, patient, and positive under pressure
Strong communicator who builds trusting relationships
Proactive, flexible, and a supportive team player
Emotionally resilient and reflective
Requirements
Willing to complete a DBS check or provide an updated certificate
Able to provide two references
Proof of right to work in the UK
If this sounds like you, please apply via the link or email Megan.reilly.
Applications without a CV cannot be considered.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
About the Role
You will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, Autism (ASD), and Processing or Learning Difficulties (LD). Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you’ll help pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop essential skills in a positive, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver personalised one‑to‑one and small‑group support
Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs
Follow EHCPs and support plans to promote steady progress
Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and behaviour
Use visual supports, sensory tools, and alternative communication systems
Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing insights with staff
Contribute to a calm, nurturing classroom environment
Support pupils during transitions, break times, and off‑site activities
Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence
About You
Passionate about supporting children with SEND
Calm, patient, and positive under pressure
Strong communicator who builds trusting relationships
Proactive, flexible, and a supportive team player
Emotionally resilient and reflective
Requirements
Willing to complete a DBS check or provide an updated certificate
Able to provide two references
Proof of right to work in the UK
If this sounds like you, please apply via the link or email Megan.reilly.
Applications without a CV cannot be considered.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website